About Cristián Rathgeb

Originally from Chile, Cristián moved to San Francisco over two decades ago, bringing a unique blend of creative vision and real estate expertise to every transaction. Trained in film, he has a sharp eye for property presentation and detail, which translates into thoughtful, high-impact strategy for buyers and sellers alike.

Cristián began his career at CR Realty in 2016 under the mentorship of veteran broker Carla Repetto. He quickly developed deep knowledge of San Francisco’s neighborhoods and built a strong foundation in residential sales—his core area of expertise.

In addition, Cristián helps lead REO operations, overseeing property preparation, navigating city regulations, building departments' code enforcement compliance, if needed, and coordinating with trusted contractors to bring homes to market efficiently, ensuring properties meet safety and aesthetic standards. Cristian is fluent in Spanish and holds the SFR Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Certification and the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. He is a member of NAR, FIABCI, and AREAA.